Chris Pratt Says Super Mario Movie 3 Recording Has Not Begun
Pratt told ScreenRant the filmmakers are likely still working out the story, and he will voice Mario again whenever they call.
Chris Pratt said he has not yet returned to the recording booth for Super Mario Movie 3, according to an interview with ScreenRant. The actor, who voices Mario in the animated franchise, said the filmmakers are likely still working out the story for the third film.
Pratt said he would return to voice Mario whenever the filmmakers ask him to. Universal has not officially announced a greenlight for Super Mario Movie 3.
The franchise has been a major performer for Universal, Nintendo and Illumination. The Super Mario Bros. Movie was released in April 2023 and earned over $1.36 billion worldwide, and Illumination announced the sequel in March 2024, nearly a year after the first film's release.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released on April 1, 2026, and has amassed over $1 billion at the box office. Its post-credits scene briefly introduces Princess Daisy.
A sequel hinted at, not dated
Earlier, Keegan-Michael Key, who voices Toad, told ScreenRant that Super Mario Movie 3 will likely release in 2029. The first film's credits scene introduced Yoshi, who played a key role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's post-credits scenes show Fox McCloud returning to his home world after flying Bowser and Bowser Jr. to prison, and introduce Princess Daisy preventing a robbery by Ukiki at the Gateway Galaxy.
Quick answers
Has recording started on Super Mario Movie 3?
No. Chris Pratt said he has not yet returned to the recording booth, and that the filmmakers are likely still working out the story.
When will Super Mario Movie 3 be released?
Universal has not officially announced a greenlight or a release date. Keegan-Michael Key told ScreenRant it will likely release in 2029.
Who voices Mario in the Super Mario movies?
Chris Pratt voices Mario. He said he would return to the role whenever the filmmakers ask him to.